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A few years ago I hired a VW Beetle in Mexico and got arrested. Looking back it would appear I was locked up and questioned for the simple crime of Being A Tourist, since judging by their levels of motoring dexterity nobody else on the roads seemed subject to any form of judicial control. Still, stopping three feet over the line at what on rechecking were non-functioning traffic lights cost me a contribution of several hundred pounds to the local constabulary. I was pleased to see that crime never pays, unless of course you're a Baja Californian police officer.
I don't, despite the occasional pains when trying to sit down, hold all this against the diminutive Bug, which I otherwise enjoyed driving. That's why we've added another Beetle to our classic car hire fleet. The new addition is our second Beetle Karmann convertible - alongside our Devon-based car - and is based at our Cotswolds classic car hire site.

The new addition is a 1973 Beetle Karmann convertible finished in silver with a black leather interior and is available to hire from the company's Cotswolds site in the Midlands.
The VW Beetle works well as a self drive wedding or weekend away car as it has four full seats, is very easy to drive, has an excellent and very simple roof, plus of course it has the style and character associated with the iconic Beetle. Unlike some Beetle convertibles, the new Great Escape car - like the Devon car - is a proper factory built Karmann convertible.

The Great Escape car is a proper coachbuilt Karmann convertible and can be hired by the day or weekend. Every hire day includes 24 hrs use, unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance and full UK breakdown cover. It joins the company's existing Beetles for hire in Devon and the Cotswolds. Great Escape has a white Beetle convertible in Devon and a blue hard top in the Cotswolds.
There are not many four seater classic convertibles around but the Beetle is one of the best. It is a perfect way to enjoy a relatively inexpensive day or weekend out with family or friends in the Cotswolds - or as a low cost self drive wedding car.
The Beetle is available to hire for 2014. During November you can claim 15% off the hire price online using discount code CART3 or by phone on 01527 893733 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting01527 893733 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting. It find out more visit http://www.greatescapecars.co.uk. or email info@greatescapecars.co.uk.

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